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The reaction, A + 2B → B2 + A, proceeds by the following mechanism: A + B → AB (fast) AB + B → B2 + A (slow) a. What is the rate law expression for this reaction? b. Identify any catalyst or intermediate in the reaction. c. If you double the concentration of B while decreasing A by half, then what will be effect on rate of reaction? d. Write the unit of rate constant.

Name: the reaction a 2b b2 a proceeds by the following mechanism a b ab fast ab b b2 a slow a what is the rate law expression for this reaction b identify any catalyst or intermediate in the react 06614
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          The reaction, A + 2B → B2 + A, proceeds by the following
mechanism:
A + B → AB (fast)
AB + B → B2 + A (slow)
a. What is the rate law expression for this reaction?
b. Identify any catalyst or intermediate in the reaction.
c. If you double the concentration of B while decreasing A by
half, then what will be effect on rate of reaction?
d. Write the unit of rate constant.

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04/18/2023

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Since the second step is the slow step, the rate law expression will be determined by this step. The rate law expression is given by: Rate = k[AB][B] b. A catalyst is a substance that speeds up a reaction without being consumed. An intermediate is a substance Show more…

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The reaction, A + 2B → B2 + A, proceeds by the following mechanism: A + B → AB (fast) AB + B → B2 + A (slow) a. What is the rate law expression for this reaction? b. Identify any catalyst or intermediate in the reaction. c. If you double the concentration of B while decreasing A by half, then what will be effect on rate of reaction? d. Write the unit of rate constant.